Precious heirlooms - the story
It's been over a month since I've posted. I wanted to document that this is in part due to the challenges I have getting the words on...
USING MY VOICE
Looking back in order to look forward after a stroke
In May 2019, I was recovering from rotator cuff surgery when I had an unexpected stroke. As I continue to recover and learn to live with the challenges of aphasia and apraxia, I will share my story which usually requires me to look back at what happened so I can move forward. It is my hope that by sharing my experiences I can help other stroke survivors and their care partners and help them not only survive but THRIVE.
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Cheryl
- Aug 26
- 2 min
So hilarious!
Right after the stroke, I couldn't say a word or even utter any sound but I was keenly aware of everything that was happening. My family...
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Cheryl
- Aug 12
- 4 min
A BIG life
On Sunday, I went to mass and heard a sermon that spoke to me and I wanted to share what I thought. The priest said, “God wants you to...
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Cheryl
- Aug 5
- 5 min
Friendship Day - August 7, 2022
The first Sunday of August is National Friendship Day. Who knew? I didn't. I just saw it listed in my planner/calendar for the week. ...
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Cheryl
- Jul 31
- 3 min
July 31 - I finished! What’s next?
Today is the last day of the Ultimate Blog Challenge For July. I’m so thrilled that I finished! It has been a tough month with many...
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Cheryl
- Jul 30
- 1 min
July 30 - 3 little words
Day 30 of the UBC challenge and it’s a Saturday; so today I’ll be brief. During the week, I try to schedule everything - my therapy...
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Cheryl
- Jul 29
- 3 min
July 29 - returning to work
I went back to work 4 months after the a stroke, which I know now was too soon. When I returned my employer asked what I needed for...
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Cheryl
- Jul 28
- 5 min
July 28 - Accommodations
When I was in the hospital after the stroke, I could not communicate my needs and I was not given any aids or services that would have...
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Cheryl
- Jul 27
- 6 min
July 27 -Traveling with a hidden disability (aphasia)
I don’t travel often and don’t travel much without my husband. But in the first 6 months of my ”stroke journey”, I traveled alone three...
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Cheryl
- Jul 26
- 5 min
July 26 - ADA
Today in History. The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed 32 years ago on July 26, 1990. This information comes from the website,...
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Cheryl
- Jul 25
- 1 min
July 25 - Christmas in July
Today I’m planning to listen to Christmas music and watch a Hallmark Christmas movie. It‘s Christmas in July! Last week we went to the...
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Cheryl
- Jul 25
- 1 min
July 24 - 100! Yay!🎉
I remember when my children were in elementary school, their classes celebrated 100 days with a party. When someone you know turns 100,...
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Cheryl
- Jul 23
- 2 min
July 23 - a week in RI
What a week! We packed so much into this week; I’m sure I will forget to document everything here. Thank goodness we have some pictures....
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Cheryl
- Jul 22
- 2 min
July 22 - still with me
This week is all about family. As you know my granddaughter will be meeting her extended family on my fathers side tomorrow. This has...
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Cheryl
- Jul 22
- 2 min
July 21 - habits as therapy
Well, we have been blogging for 21 days now in the Ultimate Blog Challenge. They say the in order to develop a new habit you have to do...
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Cheryl
- Jul 20
- 1 min
July 20 - wordless Wednesday
I’ve been trying to find my more creative side. Today I’ll share what I’ve been doing with origami. (Thanks to my friend, Cindy, who gave...
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Cheryl
- Jul 20
- 1 min
July 19 - overcoming a challenge
After I had a stroke, there were many challenges, both physical, cognitive and emotional, to deal with. Part of the reason I write this...
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Cheryl
- Jul 19
- 2 min
July 18 - excited and anxious
Is this an oxymoron? How can I be both excited and anxious? I guess if I were excited about doing something for the for the first time,...
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Cheryl
- Jul 18
- 1 min
July 17 - we made it!
In the back of my mind I didn’t think this trip was going to happen. RSVPs were requested for the family party next Saturday and I...
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Cheryl
- Jul 17
- 1 min
July 16 - the caravan back to RI
Well, the day is finally here that my daughter, her husband, my granddaughter are coming to RI. This will be the first time my large...
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